Employee Show Support for Curing Heart Disease

District-wide employees demonstrated how supportive they are in the fight for curing heart disease, especially with women, by wearing red and purchasing a book of the Forever Heart Stamps. Support departments, plant employees, stations and post offices joined the valiant call to participate.

Honoring Black History Month with 2nd Day Dedication of 38th Black Heritage Stamp Honoree

Before a standing room-only crowd, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar, Postmaster Jean Lovejoy, and keynote speaker Dr. Nathaniel Glover revealed the 38th Black Heritage Stamp Forever Stamp honoring architect and educator Robert Robinson Taylor at the Black History Program held at Jacksonville P&DC Café. Manager, Consumer and Industry Contact, Tony Joy was the master of ceremonies for a fantastic program.

There were performances by students from John E. Ford Montessori Magnet School including the MS Dance Triad’s “Black & White” dance rendition. The keynote speaker was Dr. Nathaniel Glover, presently the president of Jacksonville’s Edward Waters College, and formerly the first African American Sheriff in the State of Florida (Jacksonville, FL). Dr. Glover delivered a rendering, insightful presentation of his life’s journey and challenges on his road of success and encouraged the attendees to always help and do right for others.

The honor of Postal Ambassador was bestowed upon Living Legend Mr. Lloyd Pearson. Mr. Pearson is 93-years young, was a letter carrier for 35 years and retired 35 years ago but still supports the Postal Service on every letter he mails. The envelope always has “Buy special postage stamps with your “Credit Card”…Call 1-800-782-6724” pasted on its exterior. Mr. Pearson, healthy and full of energy and conversation, has a life history of being actively involved with the Civil Rights and Voter Registration movement. He proudly attended the 1963 March on Washington and the 50th Anniversary March.

A surprise highlight of the program was Mr. Pearson’s great grandniece Breanna Leonard, also a student at the school, did a tribute to her late great grandfather Rutledge Pearson who is Mr. Pearson’s brother. Neither Breanna nor Mr. Pearson were aware of each other’s presence on the program. Postmaster Jean Lovejoy presented Dr. Glover with a framed Robert Robinson Taylor stamp artwork, Mr. Pearson with a framed Rosa Parks’ “Courage” stamp artwork, and Certificates of Appreciation to the student participants.

A special thank you is extended to all participants, committee members, and support staff for an outstanding program.

L-R (seated): Operations Integration Specialist Quinetta White, Dr. Nathaniel Glover, Postmaster Jean Lovejoy, Field Financial Specialist Brendlether ‘Lisa’ Robinson, Mr. Lloyd Pearson, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar. Standing (L-R): Supervisor Distribution Operations Valerie Hayes, Business Service Network Representative Rachelle Gilliard.

Program attendees

L-R: Lloyd Pearson, Dr. Nathaniel Glover, Postmaster Jean Lovejoy, Senior Plant Manager Stephen Hardin, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar

L-R: Lloyd Pearson, Dr. Nathaniel Glover, Postmaster Jean Lovejoy, Senior Plant Manager Stephen Hardin, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar

Transcending generations (L-R): Breanna Leonard, Lloyd Pearson

A/Manager, Post Office Operations-3 Denise Holguin recently presented Savannah, GA – Oglethorpe Station Distribution Clerk Marvin Curtis with a 40 Year Service Award.

L-R: Distribution Clerk Marvin Curtis, A/MPOO-3 Denise Holguin

Post Offices and stations recognized with Gold Star Awards

The following post offices and stations were recognized with Gold Star Awards for earning perfect scores on Retail Customer Experience transactions:

Chipley, FL Post Office
Fernandina Beach, FL – Fernandina Postal Store
Navarre, FL – Navarre Postal Store
Pensacola, FL – Nobles Station
Tallahassee, FL – Killearn Station
Yulee, FL Post Office
Evans, GA Post Office
Forsyth, GA Post Office
Grovetown, GA Post Office
Hazlehurst, GA Post Office
Savannah, GA – Southside Station

Farnsworth honors Million Mile Safe Driver Award recipients

Manager, Post Office Operations-1 Ron Farnsworth recently recognized three Million Mile Safe Driver Award recipients at Baxley, GA Post Office, St. Mary’s, GA Post Office and Broxton, GA Post Office for achieving the highest honor bestowed upon recipient by the National Safety Council.

L-R: Supervisor, Customer Services Chris Quick, Officer in Charge
Rhonda Lee, Manager, Post Office Operations-1 Ron Farnsworth

L-R: St. Mary’s GA Officer in Charge John Pohl, Rural Carrier Sherry Hester, MPOO-1 Ron Farnsworth

L-R: Broxton, GA Postmaster Joey McQuaig, Rural Carrier Jempsy Quinn, MPOO-1 Ron Farnsworth

Fort Valley, GA Post Office achieves perfect Retail Customer Experience score for the 10th consecutive time

L-R: Postmaster Terry Partain, A/Manager, Post Office Operations 4 Sandy Strozier, Supervisor, Customer Services Tonya Dunlap, Retail Associates Kindrell Sherman, Ramona Tolbert, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar

Savannah, GA Bingville Station achieves perfect Retail Customer Experience score for the 10th consecutive time

 L-R: District Manager Charley Miller, A/Manager Post Office Operations 3 Denise Holguin, Retail Associates Jennice Hoffman, Sheila Jones, Judy Lovett, Manager Customer Services Dave Gelzinis, A/Supervisor, Customer Services Jamila Davis, Savannah Officer in Charge C.J. Tabbot, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar

Macon, GA South Station achieves perfect Retail Customer Experience score for the 10th consecutive time

L-R: Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar, District Manager Charley Miller, A/Manager, Post Office Operations 4 Sandy Strozier, Retail Associates Dexter Booker, LaSonya Bryant, Felicia Brown, Distribution Clerk Eva Bilderback, Manager, Customer Services Rob Collier, Supervisor, Customer Services David Manalaysay, Macon Postmaster Tim Goodwin, Supervisor, Customer Services Oletha Duffy

Waynesville, GA Postmaster Jennine Badenhorst presented 30 year Service Award by Manager, Post Office Operations-1 Ron Farnsworth.

Manager, Post Office Operations-1 Ron Farnsworth, MPOO 1 presents retirement certificate to Newberry, FL Postmaster Ted Wooley.

L-R: Postmaster Ted Wooley, Manager, Post Office Operations-1 Ron Farnsworth

Lyons, GA Post Office achieves perfect Retail Customer Experience for 40th consecutive time

R: District Manager Charley Miller, Postmaster Dale Miller, Retail Associates Brenda Holland, Nellie McCranie, A/Manager, Post Office Operations 3 Denise Holguin. Not pictured: Retail Associate Scott Campbell

Northeast FL PCC hosts eBay/EDDM seminar

Office Depot District Manager Mike Urbaniak transformed a portion of Jacksonville’s larger Office Depot store into a unbelievably inviting open-floor plan conference room for the Northeast Florida PCC’s eBay/EDDM seminar.

The non-profit business owners and interested residents were in attendance with PCC members and postal officials to learn the dynamics of Every Door Direct Mail, email marketing, postal products and services, the eBay concept and how to make it profitable, and more. The hospitality and scrumptious complimentary luncheon provided by the staff of Office Depot was highly commended and is still a topic of discussion. EBay Certified Consultant Danna Crawford conducted the presentation. Also in attendance was District Manager Charley Miller, Jacksonville Officer in Charge Willie Trawick, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar, Industry Co-Chair Dina Kessler, PCC board members, and postal employees representing various departments.

L-R: Jacksonville Officer in Charge Willie Trawick, A/Manager, Customer Service Operations Ed Lang

L-R: PCC Industry Co-Chair Dina Kessler, Office Depot District Manager Mike Urbaniak

Jacksonville hosts Second Day Dedication of Wilt Chamberlain Forever Stamp

L-R: Jax Officer in Charge Willie Trawick, Jax Giants Vice President Joe Miller,
District Manager Charley Miller, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar

On January 31st, before over 13,000 attendees, the 2nd Day Dedication of the Wilt Chamberlain Forever stamp was held at the basketball game between the semi-professional Jax Giants and Shreveport Mavericks at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

Dubbed as Employee Appreciation Night, postal employees joined many attendees from near and far to support the American Basketball Association’s No. 1 Mavericks against the No. 2 Giants. Although the Mavericks were victorious, the real winner was the Postal Service. Our brand and employees basked in the limelight of center stage as we showcased our product, the Wilt Chamberlain Forever Stamp. During pre-game festivities, Jacksonville Officer in Charge Willie Trawick along with District Manager Charley Miller and Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar presented the framed stamp artwork to a proud Giants Vice President Joe Miller.

Presentation of the Stars and Stripes

L-R: Jax Tractor Trailer Operator Randy Mays, Jax Postmaster A/Administrative Assistant
Theresa Nicholson, Jax Beach Letter Carrier Don Welty and grandson

Macon, GA Zebulon Station achieves perfect Retail score for the 10th consecutive time

L-R: District Manager Charley Miller, Distribution Clerk Bonnie Hester, Manager, Customer Services Rob Collier, A/Supervisor, Customer Services Cynthia Tuft, Distribution Clerk Barbara Rice-Jolly, Retail Associate Antonio Jordan, Distribution Clerk Al Bryant, Retail Associates Evelyn Booker, Bridgette Riggins, Anthony Waller, Macon Postmaster Tim Goodwin, A/Manager, Post Office Operations-4 Sandy Strozier, Distribution Clerk Eddie Long, Supervisor, Customer Services Marcus Daniels.

Savannah, GA Oglethorpe Station achieves perfect Retail score for the 10th consecutive time

L-R: Oglethorpe Supervisors, Customer Services, Tonya Smith, Pat Anderson, Retail Associates Mark Sanders, Renee Grant, Tyrone Albright, Jennifer Smith, District Manager Charley Miller, A/Manager, Customer Services Shalitha Orr, A/Manager Post Office Operations-3 Denise Holguin, Savannah Post Office Officer in Charge C. J. Tabbot, Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar. Kneeling: Distribution Clerk Carolyn Middlebrooks

Macon, GA Pio Nono Finance Station achieves perfect Retail score for the 25th consecutive time

L-R: Marketing Manager Lucious Sumlar, District Manager Charley Miller, Retail Associates Karla Holcomb, Omega Anderson, Supervisor, Customer Services Angela Hardy, A/Manager, Post Office Operations 4 Sandy Strozier, Macon Postmaster Tim Goodwin